I´m not the big christmas baker, but our every year "cookies-bakery-event" is something that I enjoy doing with my small assistant, trying to make them with love and perfection, even if the kitchen lights will not be turned off before midnight. These baking evenings have become a nice ritual for us girls, something I will be remembering in my rocking chair when I´m old and grey.

Maybe Seefeld´s small christmas fair is not the fanciest and most glamorous fair but very cosy, familiar and relaxed compared to the bigger ones. And the best part is, it´s only a few steps from my home :)) I even dare to claim that Seefeld´s glühwein is one of the best and biggest. Something is missing and that´s the snow, the pictures look a bit naked, but you get used to everything. Still there´s no snow reported for the next days.

What a luxury to be at home alone, baking and listening to ABBA. Is there a better band than Abba, breaking all the scores through times. I was grown up with Abba in my ears and their music have been following me ever since. And their lyrics are one of a kind. Which album is your favourite? I like them all but ARRIVAL has something special. Now I´m going to take a cup of coffee and two chewy squares and put the album VISITORS on. Have good day and let the winter be far away from us.

It can´t get any easier than this girls; Add the ingredients to the melted butter and whisk until the dough looks even. Pour it in a square form or round if you like, throw the berries and the almond flakes on the top. In the oven for about 30 minutes in 175 degrees (347F).

When two old friends get together for a weekend away from family, cooking, weekly sorrows and joys, only good things can happen. It´s so easy to be with a friend whom you know since young days, you share a past, know each others secrets and laugh about same things. Call it uncomplicated.
Just strolling around, taking coffee here and there, searching for a nice restaurant for dinner and laugh at stupid things in the hotel room. And on Sunday we run the half marathon of Bodensee. A new experience for both of us. We kind of combined pleasure und pain (read: body benefit) ;))

Do you know the feeling when there´s not so much time but still you want something tasty on your plate? I´m sure you do! Well then let Geeta give you a helping hand.
Last time visiting Finland I stopped by in my favourite huge super market searching for something new and seeking for some inspiration, I came across these ready to go spice mixtures from Geeta´s. Geeta Samtani lives in England and has her own products and a fantastic home page and even an online shop. You don´t need to have a bad conscience cooking once in a while with Geeta!

This is all you need. I take only half of the spicemix, otherwise it´s too hot

food should be crafted with love and shared with family and friends to
bring happiness and wellbeing. - See more at:
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food should be crafted with love and shared with family and friends to
bring happiness and wellbeing. - See more at:
http://geetasfoods.com/about-us/#sthash.pkQeF2PW.dpuf

food should be crafted with love and shared with family and friends to
bring happiness and wellbeing. - See more at:
http://geetasfoods.com/about-us/#sthash.pkQeF2PW.dpuf

Having a warm bun in your hands can cheer the unhappiest heart up. It doesn´t matter what´s inside a bun, a bun is a bun. What is your favourite bun? If you ask my kids, they say the classic cinnamon bun. I like all kind of buns, no doubt about it. This time I tried a filling with raspberry jam, fresh raspberries and white chocolate.

One early morning I took a look out from the window and what did I see? The most cutest garden dwarf you can imagine, in pastel colours and clear blue doll´s eyes, standing next to the big hydrangea bush staring curiously. His rucksack full with apples and knäckebröd, coming from afar, over mountains and woods. Maybe the smell of cinnamon buns tempted him to stay. Now when you´re here, I will never let you go.

Like a small salad is this green kermit cocktail consisiting of goodies for your well being and mind. Drink it after your morning sport or as an evening refresher or take it with you to work. Fresh ginger, baby spinach and chia seeds...can´t get any better than this. You need:

1 apple
2 kiiwis
Big handfull of baby spinach
juice of half a lemon or lime
small piece of ginger
chia seeds (watch out, 1-2 tblsp will do, otherwise you get a fast beating heart..)
coconut water or normal water or juice if you want a sweeter version

About me

I´m Sofia, a Finnish woman living with her family in the Alps in Austria. This blog is about small stories from my daily life, my inspirations, my thoughts and all nice and beautiful things in life and in my HOME....WELCOME!